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Sheriffs Department honors Castroville teen for dog vest effortLOCAL 1 he nan Low 57 72 in ro mom ikim SPORTS: CSUMB youth campsl Mm Today's forecast8A A few clouds; sunny www.californianonline.com 50 CENTS Informing Monterey County for 131 years 'We always knew she had a gift for the world, but it never occurred to us that her greatness would be realized in her THURSDAY July 25,2002 SPORTS: Cclaya greets his fansIB Erin Runnion, Samantha Runnion's mother Bypass ramds Goodbye to Samantha House ousts Ohio rep. Traficant maintains innocence hilt Sinai! ft- 33Iu Prunedale bypass Options for Highway 101 through Prunedale include building a new bypass to the east or widening the existing freeway to six lanes. Steinbeck and music Celebrate the author's life, plus Spirit West heats up Liguna Seca411 Proyect limit ECHO VALLEY RD MORORD SAN MIGUEL y-JS VIERRA CYNRD I CYNRD Prunedale I J- 6LACKIE RD oX CRAZY 2 HORSE (ioij CYNRD NOT TO SCALE CALIF. HIGHWAY OFFICIALS MAY NOT CONTRIBUTE AS MUCH MONEY Caltrans cites state, federal budget cuts as reason By Larry Parsons The Californian The financial picture for the long-planned Prunedale Bypass on Highway 101 got murkier Wednesday, as state highway officials said they may trim their share of project costs. In an attractive cost-sharing plan, state highway officials had talked of picking up 57 percent of the project, which could run up to $650 million, while Monterey County would pay 43 percent.

But Caltrans officials told directors of the Transportation Agency for Monterey County on Wednesday that the state's 57-percent share couldn't be guaranteed. "Caltrans is increasingly concerned about meeting needs throughout the state," said TAMC executive director Lee Yarborough, because of squeezes to both state and federal trans- TERROR y.iBMt j-r, i Mil S-. By Jesse J. Holland The Associated Press WASHINGTON The House on Wednesday expelled Ohio Rep. James Traficant for taking bribes and kickbacks, only the second time since the Civil War that it has removed a sitting member for unethical conduct.

Representatives voted 420-1 to immediately banish the nine-term Democrat after a federal jury in Cleveland convicted him and a House ethic panel recommended his removal. Nine lawmakers voted present. Traficant, 61, was defiant to the end. "I'm prepared to lose everything. I'm prepared to go to jail.

You go ahead and expel me," he said, maintaining his innocence and claiming that government prosecutors coerced witnesses to lie to win the court convictions against him. In his final plea, the House veteran of nearly 18 years told his colleagues, "My people elected me and I don't think you should take their representative away." But he added, "Vote your conscience. Nothing personal. I hope I'm back." Only Rep. Gary Condit, who was defeated in a primary for re-election after he was romantically linked with Chandra Levy voted against Traficant's expulsion.

"None of us ever want to sit in judgment of our peers," said Rep. Joel Hefley, R-Colo. "There are some unique occasions, however, when the behavior of an elected official violates the public trust to such an extent that we are called upon to uphold this provision." Project A. "fXfUio limit Salinas THE CALIFORNIAN What's next TAMC officials hope to meet with top state transportation officials within the next few weeks to press for the Prunedale-Highway 101 project. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ATTACK: $28.9 billion anti-terror bill passes3A WORLD: Israel offers goodwill8A STATE: Latin Grammy nominations3D portation budgets.

"They are not necessarily saying no, but they are saying they can't make a commitment," Yarborough said. See BYPASSPage 2A An unidentified mourner prays over a coffin bearing the body of 5-year-old Samantha Runnion prior to a funeral service Wednesday at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove. Child's funeral draws thousands Stocks rebound almost 490 points 5 ll At a glance The Dow Jones industrials closed at 8,1 91. 29 points, up 488.95 points. The Nasdaq Composite Index closed up 61.18 points to end at 1290.23 points.

Inside LEGISLATION: Compromise fraud bill wins approval6B ADELPHIA: Founder, two sons arrested6B 31 a ii Crystal Cathedral packed full of mourners By Chelsea J.Carter The Associated Press GARDEN GROVE Thousands of mourners packed the Crystal Cathedral on Wednesday to say goodbye to 5-year-old Samantha Runnion, a child many knew only through a photograph flashed during news reports of her abduction and murder. The cathedral was filled to capacity with 3,000 people of all ages and races who came from throughout Southern California. More than 1,000 others gathered outside and listened on speakers. Erin Runnion, the child's mother, spoke midway through the service and offered a slide show of Samantha's artwork accompanied by music from the animated Disney film, "Peter Pan." She called the ordeal an "awful nightmare." "Nothing can bring our baby back," she said, choking back tears. "But knowing that her death was handled with the utmost integrity and her life cherished by so many does bring some solace.

We are overwhelmed by the love people have shown Samantha. "We always knew she had a gift for the world, but it never occurred to us that her i breaking news MEXICO CITY 3 tourists die in boating accident A small boat capsized in bad weather off Mexico's southern Pacific coast, killing three people and injuring 10, local media reported. Twelve tourists chartered a boat tour in the tourist region of Huatulco, off the coast of Oaxaca, from a guide who ignored a small-craft advisory prohibiting outings for the day. The guide offered a discounted price because of less than ideal weather conditions. A local storm had caused rough seas and knocked down trees and power lines.

The Associated Press COMING UP: Kiddie Kapers special section INSIDE FRIDAY Second-largest, one-day climb ever By Lisa Singhania The Associated Press NEW YORK The Dow Jones industrials stormed up almost 490 points, the second-biggest one-day gain ever, and climbed back over 8,000 Wednesday as Wall Street cheered legal and legislative action on the corporate ethics scandals that fueled nine weeks of sharp losses. Although stocks began the day by extending a four-day losing streak, the arrest of top Adelphia Communications Corp. executives for allegedly looting the cable TV company triggered a broad rally that intensified as the session wore on. An agreement between House and Senate negotiators on legislation to crack down on corporate fraud added momentum to the advance. I THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Rep.

James A. Traficant D-Ohio, addresses the House of Representatives on Wednesday in Washington. What's next Sentencing for Ohio Rep. James Traficant for taking bribes and kickbacks is scheduled for Tuesday in Cleveland. Federal prosecutors have recommended Traficant serve at least 7 12 years in prison.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Mourners begin to fill the Crystal Cathedral prior to a funeral service Wednesday for 5-year-old Samantha Runnion in Garden Grove. greatness would be realized in her death." The cathedral was adorned with pink and white roses, including several giant wreaths made of the flowers. Samantha's small brown casket was also covered with pink roses near the pulpit. See FUNERALPage 2A Still, many market observers were dubious about the sustainability of the rebound, noting that stocks have rallied before and then pulled back. "I'm a little skeptical," said Todd Clark, head of listed equity trading at Wells Fargo Securities.

"Every time we've had one of these violent rallies, it's been a classic bear market bounce with no follow-through." m'ifsifwpiTrfWir iff.1'':-""!-' Salinas Relay for Life still No. 1 in California Relay for Life chairman Sam Linder reacts Wednesday at a team captain meeting after hearing Salinas was No.1 in the state in raising funds for the American Cancer Society. index Business 6B Nation 3A Classifieds Obituaries Comics 5D Sports IB Editorials State 2D Legals 4C Stocks 5B Local ID TV 4D Lotto 2A Weather Movies ....411 World 8A ti S'A' T3L ml: At a glance Money raised at the Relay for Life: 1999: $353,000 2000: $567,000 2001: $806,000 2002: $1.1 million mm ooorozsoi' Event total surpasses $1 million By Lys Mendez The Californian Salinas raised more than $1 million for the 2002 Relay for Life securing its position as the fundraiser's No. 1 spot in the state, organizers said Wednesday. At a final team captains meeting at the National Steinbeck Center on Wednesday, organizers announced the final Doreen Shanley, of the Salinas office of the American Cancer Society, told the crowd Salinas has the top position in the state for the second-straight year.

National results will be available later in the summer, she said. The Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society's biggest fund-raiser, and proceeds of the events go toward cancer research and treatments. Tanimura Antle, a local See RELAYPage 2A Vol.143, No. 176 Copyriqht 2002 A Gannett newspaper jff The Californian is printed on retycled paper amount raised by the 148 teams that participated in this year's Relay. "Close to midnight that Friday, we knew we were going to hit the $1 million mark," said Sam Linder, co-chairman of the event.

"We raised $1,115,000." ClfSTOMflHtVta 422221 i 'mONALDTHE CALIFORNIAN.